This 7th edition of the business forum expects more than 3000 participants and will gather 250 startups and 50 investors from 70 different countries. Topics at the heart of the discussions will include environmental challenges, artificial intelligence, female entrepreneurship, startup financing, the Olympic Games, and above all positive innovation between the African and European continents.
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The following article sheds light on the critical role that early-stage VC plays in unlocking South Africa’s socio-economic potential. It discusses the challenges, opportunities, and promising changes in the South African startup landscape. As the 2023 South African Innovation Summit approaches, this topic takes center stage, making it a timely and relevant discussion for your readers.
South Africa, as Africa’s third-largest and most diversified economy, holds tremendous potential for economic growth and social development. However, to fully harness this potential, we must address critical challenges such as power shortages and unemployment. The article discusses how a thriving startup ecosystem, as advocated by the South African Startup Act, can accelerate socio-economic development, competitiveness, and economic transformation.
To mitigate business risks, entrepreneurs need to consider contingent liability policies, safeguarding their personal assets and business stability in case of unforeseen circumstances like disability or death.
The pan-African Investing in Innovation (i3 program) is funded by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and sponsored by Cencora (formerly AmerisourceBergen), Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD), Microsoft and Chemonics to invest in Africa’s most promising early to growth-stage start-ups in health care supply chains. The second cohort comprises 29 startups chosen from 10 African countries. […]
By: Hahangwi Liphadzi, Incubation Manager at Tshimologong Local tech startups are playing an increasingly important role in driving economic growth in South Africa. These startups are developing innovative solutions to address some of the country’s most pressing challenges, such as unemployment, poverty, and inequality. One way that tech startups are contributing to economic growth is […]
It’s no secret that innovation can unlock potential for corporations. A Boston Consulting Group (BCG) report states that 83% of African executives now view innovation as a top-three priority, compared to 79% of companies around the world.
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Irish Embassy and Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct collaborate to seek tech startups for Irish Tech Challenge South Africa 2023
Five innovators to secure €10,000 each in funding and a curated networking tour to Ireland.
Winners received prizes valued at $22,000 in total to scale agriTech solutions in East and West Africa
With a mission to boost startup success and ignite economic innovation, SAIS’23 aims to gather 3 000 participants, featuring top-notch speakers, innovative exhibitors, and thrilling side events. Over 120 speakers will delve into the realities of building ecosystems, while startups can engage in pitch battles and seize numerous growth opportunities.
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African governments are collaborating with tech innovators to strengthen local health supply chains, new report reveals
Research noted nearly 50 partnerships between health startups and African governments, with a focus on optimizing local health supply chains and improving health outcomes across the continent.